salt lake city
Google Fiber in Salt Lake City?
Yesterday, Vince Horiuchi from the Salt Lake Tribune called me for comment on a story that was under embargo until 11am today. Google Fiber is investigating Salt Lake City. In Kansas City and Provo, incredible concessions were made to install Google as a residential fiber monopoly. Kansas City waived franchise fees, and gave free office […]
Science and Engineering Fair Judges Needed!
Every year, XMission looks forward to supporting the Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair (SLVSEF). Pete Ashdown, our founder and president, serves as a judge and awards the XMission Technology Award to the student who best demonstrates creativity in utilizing the Internet for either research or as a presentation element. I spoke with Pete […]
XMission Proudly Sponsors the 2013 Twilight Concert Series
Once again, we are proud to sponsor Salt Lake City’s Twilight Concert Series, already well underway in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday nights at Pioneer Park. XMission has sponsored the Series almost since its inception. We have watched it grow and enhance downtown Salt Lake City for years, and feel so proud to have […]
Are you an Art Fan? XMission proudly sponsors the 2013 Utah Arts Festival
For the thirteenth year, XMission proudly sponsors the Utah Arts Festival! This year’s festival takes place on Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23 at Salt Lake City’s Library Square with XMission presenting the always-fun Sponsor Patio. The Utah Arts Festival features 162 visual artists, including 45 who are Utah-based, and 117 additional visiting from […]
Support SLC Artists and Vendors at the 2013 Living Traditions Festival!
For over 12 years, XMission has proudly sponsored the Living Traditions Festival in downtown Salt Lake City. We love the color and culture that the Salt Lake City Arts Council brings to the neighborhood each year, and we can’t wait for the celebration to kick off at 5 […]
XMission Proud to Sponsor the 2012 Twilight Concert Series
XMission has proudly sponsored the Twilight Concert Series in downtown Salt Lake City since its earliest beginnings. As a Presenting Sponsor, we feel proud to be a part of the success of this incredible series that brings so much excitement to downtown Salt Lake City. One of our favorite summer traditions is working a booth […]
XMission Sponsors the 2011 Utah Arts Festival
For more than eleven years, XMission has proudly sponsored the Utah Arts Festival. This year’s festival kicks off today at Library Square (June 23-26) with XMission once again presenting the popular Sponsor Patio. Our advanced hosting division, Stackable, now hosts the Utah Arts Festival website (designed by our good friends over at Third Sun Productions). […]
What can you create with 5472 pixels? – Updated with our Winner!
Big thanks to all of our artists who submitted work for XMission’s Digital Display Contest. We received so many creative and beautiful pieces and were thrilled to see them on our tubes at night. After reviewing the popular votes, and making their own final decisions, our judges have concluded that the Digital Display Contest winner […]
Utah Pride 2010
The Pride festival is this weekend and those who count themselves among the gay, or the gay friendly are getting excited. The tents and fencing around the City/County building festival grounds started going up a few days ago and friends are already making plans to celebrate. Its been nothing but Pride weekend event advertising on […]
UEFA Champions League Final
I have to admit, I wasn’t always a fan of soccer (football!). Growing up I wasn’t the most in shape kid in the neighborhood so when my parents signed me up for a local city league it was like torture. I dreaded practice and I hated games… all that running! Later I played indoor soccer, […]